There’s no better way to teach about Christ’s appearance to the Nephites found in the Book of Mormon than by teaching Easter Hosanna in singing time! This Primary song portrays the pinnacle story found in the Book of Mormon. So be sure to teach it using these Easter Hosanna Primary singing time ideas.
When you choose these singing time ideas, know that I’ve personally used many with my own Primary. They also come widely recommended by other music leaders for their proven success in singing time.
In my opinion, the soft, flowing movement of this song negates scarves! Try the scarf actions below which has become my favorite way to teach this Primary song in singing time!
Teach the Primary song, Easter Hosanna using these various singing time methods (click on the link to jump to that section):
This information comes from Stories from The Children’s Songbook by Sister Pat Graham.
There was a need for a Book of Mormon Easter song, and Vanja Yorgason Watkins was asked to write and submit an idea to the Friend.
…The resulting song about Christ’s appearance to the Nephites was published in the Friend, Apr. 1982.
The index of authors and composers shows her to have credit lines on twenty- seven songs.
Find the sheet music to Easter Hosanna on the Church’s website. The lyrics describe the events that transpired when Jesus Christ visited the Americas after his death and resurrection:
The prophecies of long ago were now at last fulfilled, When Jesus, risen from the dead, to man Himself revealed. As he came down from heav’n above, white-robed and glorified, The people of the promised land received their Lord and cried:
[Chorus] “Hosanna! Blessed be the name of the Most High God! Hosanna! Blessed be the name of the Most High God!”
When Jesus Christ appeared to Nephites in the promised land, The righteous people saw his wounds and came to understand That he, once dead, was risen up as Savior, Lord, and King. As they rejoiced, now we rejoice, and joyfully we sing:
[CHORUS]
Find Easter Hosanna lyrics in a printable flip chart format so you can easily post the words in your Primary!
Also available is a Jolly Jenn flip chart that includes pictures:
Your Primary will enjoy these scarf actions to Easter Hosanna. The actions originate from a Sharla Dance workshop I attended so you know you can’t go wrong
Whenever there is a good picture that goes with a Primary song, I always try to incorporate it! Use these beautiful Gospel Art Book images as you teach Easter Hosanna with directive listening questions.
Handbells adds a beautiful touch – especially when singing in sacrament meeting on Easter Sunday! So make sure to incorporate these Easter Hosanna handbell charts. One chart uses chording and the other plays the meloy.
A Children’s Songbook Companion contains a singing time lesson plan for every single song in the Children’s Songbook including Easter Hosanna.
Access this in my Resource Library. Instructions for accessing my Resource Library are found at the bottom of this post.
If you love Sharla Dance, make sure to check out all her singing time ideas for teaching Easter Hosanna.
AnnMarie shared her Easter Hosanna actions that are easy to implement into singing time:
She also shared her melody map:
Here’s her explanation/answer key:
- Clock with an “L” to represent long time ago
- gray circle “filled”
- white circles with black around are about Jesus
- arrows represent direction (risen, down, above, high)
- X=dead
- smiley faces refer to man/people
- white circle with gray around is “white” robes
- yellow circles “glorified”
- brown circle “land”
- blue circle “cried”
- and green circles for “Hosanna” because the multitudes at His triumphal entry cried “Hosanna” and waved/spread palm leaves
How will you teach Easter Hosanna in singing time? Leave a comment with your suggestions and ideas!
These printables are filed on my Resource Library page under Song Title > Easter Hosanna.
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